Brazilein is an important immunosuppressive component isolated from Caesalpinia sappan L. Brazilein induces apoptosis in mice spleen lymphocytes[1].
Definition
ChEBI: A organic heterotetracyclic compound that is a red pigment obtained from the wood of Caesalpinia echinata (Brazil-wood) or Caesalpinia sappan (sappan-wood).
References
[1] Ye M, et al. Brazilein, an important immunosuppressive component from Caesalpinia sappan L. Int Immunopharmacol. 2006;6(3):426-432. DOI:10.1016/j.intimp.2005.09.012
